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Reese Witherspoon (Photo: Bob Charlotte / PR Photos)

Reese Witherspoon would like more kids. The ‘How Do You Know’ actress – who already has two children, Ava, 11 and seven-year-old Deacon with her ex husband Ryan Phillippe – says she would be “lucky” to have a family with fiance Jim Toth.

She said: “Oh sure, I would be lucky to have more kids. When it starts out it’s physically exhausting, and then it becomes very emotional. It’s been really fascinating. I’ve felt lucky to be able to guide them through life.”

The 34-year-old beauty split from Ryan in 2006 but insists dating as a single mother wasn’t difficult as it showed the men who were interested in pursuing a relationship with her would be willing to embrace family life.

She told Style magazine: “In some ways, it’s really good, because if somebody’s not interested in having a family, they don’t want to go out with you in the first place. It kind of weeds out the guys who aren’t serious.”

The ‘Walk the Line’ star also admitted she thinks it is unlikely she would have embarked on a relationship with someone not involved in the movie industry, but says her romance with Hollywood agent Jim is “comfortable” because they have different professions.

She said: “What I’m finding out is that it’s very comfortable to be with somebody who understands my career, but doesn’t do what I do. I think it’d be harder to meet someone outside of what we do. It’s a one-industry town, and those are the people you meet.”